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What is the process and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa for workcation in Taiwan?

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I just wanted to share my experience with the Taipei office for a DTV visa for the workcation path. I own my own business in the US and do have a contract with a customer and 6 months of payment history into my bank account. I got there at 9am and was done by 10:15am. Came back at 3pm to pay for the visa or provide more documentation. They just asked me for the money! So approved and pick it up tomorrow at 4.

I will say that the #1 thing they care about is proof of payments or proof of income from your business. So make sure you have proof of income or you will have a hard time getting approved. Like the person in the next booth. I had to remind them to verify my 500,000k account lol.

And a big FYI. Only give them what they ask for. I forgot to pull some documents I had printed out in case they asked for them and this confused them allot. I told them I did not intend to give the documents to them but they would not return them, so a long explanation was needed. Also if you are from the US you need to explain to them the date format in USA is (mm/dd/yyyy).

From what I saw while I was there from other people applying while I was there (5 or 6). The soft power applicants seemed to get processed with less questions than remote workers. They ask allot questions to remote workers/freelancers so be advised.

There is no notification of them changing to E-Visa system any time soon. Also it is cold and cloudy here now so be prepared 11-16c. Thanks to the group for another successful application!

Documents requested (in order of importance)

Business tax id, business registration (with your name on it somewhere100% needed)

6 mo Bank statements with payments from customers in your business account

Contract with a customer

Employer letter

6 mo 500,000 baht account. And they will ask you to show them in the office on your bank app that you still have the money.
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The user shares their experience obtaining a DTV visa for workcation in Taiwan, noting that proof of income and payments are crucial for approval. They arrived at the Taipei office at 9 am and completed the application by 10:15 am, only needing to return at 3 pm to pay the fee. Essential documents include a business tax ID, registration, six months of bank statements showing customer payments, a contract with a customer, and evidence of holding 500,000 baht in their account. The user advises giving only requested documents and being prepared to explain the US date format. They also observed that remote workers face more scrutiny compared to soft power applicants.
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Let say you have 2 option: 1. Freelancer or 2. You show them a prove of softpower activity.

My question is: can it be thai language school as well? Not only muay thai or cooking?

And that's it? You sure they don't care If you here just for a soft power activity?
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Andi ***********
Great you passed the grilling...im there end of the week as a freelancer. What were the type of questions remote workers/freelancers got asked.?.

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